12 Things You Should Know About Wasteland Weekend
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
- Hey guys, here's a quick video about all the things you should know before your first time at Wasteland Weekend. Let me know if I missed one...or two.
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ramen flavor packs are good. take little space and can boost your sodium levels if youve been drinking water and sweating all day. dehydration cramps suck.
Been going for several years, and I gotta say the most important thing that I learned my first year was your interactions with everyone. Real world problems don't apply out there, and just drop the drama at the door. Mainly BE HONEST. If you got beef with someone bring it up with them and talk things through. There is nothing worse than every year I go back and there is more drama than anything. I hate watching everyone try to pick sides over a famous break up. Main deal, drop your bag of shit at the door. We all pay too much money and spend blood swear tears time energy and money on making this event the best time of the year. Love they neighbor even of you think they are kinda douchy. You won't die if you have to smile at someone who you know cheated on your best friend. No one wants that shit in their camp.
Preach
@FUCK GOOGLE specific in the best umbrella situation I can make. Too many fights happen outside of the event and they drag over into the event its self which super sucks. Instead of enjoying the event everyone wants to kill themselves over drama instead of having a blast at this event
Katarina Ducay hey I have a small question, is it possible to tune in the frequency and talk with _the swede_ by shortwave radio?
@@deeznuts-kw6yv I doubt it. I know he runs a HAM club but I dont think hed have that set up hes always so specifically running the radio station. Never hurts to reach out to him on wastelander central. Put up a post in that group on facebook he should get tagged by someone and he will reach ya to get a definite yes or no
Katarina Ducay well what I thought is basically use a _real shortwave radio_ to basically send a Morse code signal that would just spell "D.E.S.E.R.T.E.R" to add in a bit of Shabang for my arrival!
You know what they say, is all about the intro.
Not able to get out there, hoping to make 2019 my first year, but as a newbie this was really helpful and informative!
awesome! Glad it helps!
Getting ready for 2019 with a tribe from the DC area. These videos help a bunch, as only 2 of our lot has been out there. Thanks!
Awesome! I try to mix up the videos for returning folks and newcomers
I am Dave and I can’t wait till 2021 wasteland, it will be my first and I am so excited
Thank you for mentioning about the cups, plates and forks! That’s a point I haven’t heard in info before and is very helpful. I wouldn’t have thought to bring that.
I still forget something every year.
As a European, WW is definitely on my bucketlist to go to someday ♡ your videos help a ton to immerse myself and to get tips for the future! So thanks! :D
I'm so glad!
I've never been but I always love watching videos like this. I would like to add protection. A mask, dust goggles. . Etc. But like, I really appreciate all the stuff you talked about :)
Great tip! A mask will def be on my list for 2021
You have a awesome video manner - You get the info across, and you love the subject - and it shows.
Thanks so much! Yeah, I found a part of myself there that I didn't know existed.
I'm going to Wasteland for the first time this year, but here's a tip from my years of wearing full plate armor in the summer for LARP events:
Jerky is your best friend. Hand it out like candy, especially when you see someone sweating a lot, wearing a heavy costume, etc. Eating a couple scraps of jerky can and will help you a lot better than simply popping a salt tablet or sports drink.
Got this tip from a medic that was in Afghanistan. Whenever they were doing maneuvers, exercises, rucks, (Both on deployment and on-base), he would pack half a dozen pouches of it to give to his soldiers. I did some experiments, and it really does work the best.
Of course, always Hail Hydrate as well and drink a lot. Better to walk with a full bladder than to collapse in the sun
Thank you so much! I’m a potential first timer this year and this vid was enlightening
I really wanna go to a Wasteland Weekend. I need to see if there's something like this, or is one, in Australia.
There's the Mad Max museum. I think they have an event.
Haven't heard of it, I'll have to check it out, thanks
No lie: I came here, expecting this to be yet another hack piece by one of a hundred media outlets that don't get it ("it" being the Wasteland Weekend experience.)
I was VERY pleasantly surprised to the contrary! Excellent primer for newbies. Good on ya for putting this together. =)
I've been going since 2011 and started shooting with WW 6 months before that. I hope I get a few things right
I think I can safely say that this piece is *the* best primer piece I've seen for WW.
This is a fine piece of work, and you should be proud of it. Bravo. =)
planning on coming out this year with a few buddies, thanks so much for the info!!!
Things You Should Know About Wasteland Weekend # 1 It's for people who would never really want to live in or survive a real Epocoliptic Wasteland. But I guess it's fun to fantasize and emulate it.
Goodness, I hope none of us ever has to
Mr. Darling, you are a treasure.
I think I can bang a few of these out before the event. Any ideas on other topics?
Oh the innocence before COVID.
This is the video that had me hit up a bunch of friends and blackmail them into organizing our first trip to WW (2023, cuz we’re poor AF).
Thank you, for giving my life a new direction.
See you on the road, scag!!
Being poor AF is very on theme for the wasteland.
Great Job, Mike!
Thnaks Man!
Great video!! I can’t wait to go!
For finger numbers, let me … give a hand ;) ;)
Pointer finger to pinky is 1-4. Close your hand, stick out your thumb as number five. Thumb out and pointer finger out, is six (5 +1 = 6). Thumb out and all fingers out is 9 (5+4).
Now to tens, use your other hand. Each finger is a ten’s place, and follows the same rule - pointer to pinky 10-40, thumb is 50, each finger you stick from there is another 10. You can get up to 99 using two hands.
Cheers mate
Nice!!!
Really accurate and well done.
Thanks@
Does anyone make like small mad max inspired movies during these? If so where do I sign up..
there's been a couple, but i think the event has pushed away from that. More often productions will hire out the cars, and actors in the off-season.
Thanks
My pleasure
Can you bring prop weapons like the mad max shotgun or prop knifes or prop axes?
Yes, blades must by dulled and guns must be fake/permanently non firing
Ok thanks
Also good video
Yes. We also get a lot of people bringing airsoft guns that are disabled. Great way to go.
Great Video. I'm really hoping to get out to WLW at some point. I was wondering is there anything like this on the East coast??
Yes!!! There's some info on this map I made, which is also for sale!!! squareup.com/store/theapocalypsepost/item/post-apocalypse-festivals-poster
Thank you for this awesome video! Would you have any tips for costume makeup, i.e. fake wounds or scars? I know it will be really hot and I don't know how well fake scar makeup will hold up in that kind of heat.
Actually that's something I know almost nothing about. The body shop might be able to help though. You can get an appointment or just show up
Aight so I’m planning to *_from Quebec to California with a wasteland sandrail_* to participate my first Wasteland weekend
Awesome!
Seems like stuff we have in the SCA,same basic rules honestly...
Yeah, also good points for life. Lol
We get a lot of SCA people crossing oved as well as Ren Faire crossovers.
If you like the SCA you'll likely dig WW. Especially the Juggers, which is largely comprised of SCA Heavies.
This was really helpful and informative!! Thank you so much for making this video!! XXOO 2019 is going to be my first year. Still not sure what my Wasteland Name should be? Goth Kitty doesn't sound very wastelandy but its the nickname I got for the moment. Any tutorials on picking your wasteland name or what's considered good "barter" items?
In terms of wasteland names, I’d go look for ideas of things you can borrow and amalgamate into your own. Searching post apoc name ideas, or looking for specific things like names from Mad Max or other post apoc things. Ones that inspired me are names like Jagwire from Bat Out Of Hell the musical and names of characters like Party Poison from True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys (both album and comics).
For bartering, specific post apoc themed foods and drinks such as replicas of Dinky Di from Mad Max go down well, as well as outfit pieces, especially patches and pins which seem to be really popular.
A lot of people earn their names during the event. But also, you don't need one anyway
Really awesome video! I learned a few things as a first timer this year! I hope to make it a yearly tradition, Im trying to get on the volunteer setup team this year! Would you mind if I linked your video to my Wasteland Build Series?
Please!!! That'd be great
The Apocalypse Post Definitely man! Ill link your channel on my videos and my page! Love all your stuff, great quality and very informative! Hopefully ill run into you this year!
I gotta ask is there a certain way to make your own wasteland nickname or do others just make for you as you go along ?
Some make their own, some are earned, some are given by your drunk friends at 3am. No real rules
Ok thank you man hope to one day meet you at wasteland weekend maybe lol
Make your own, as part of a persona or just for kicks. But just like in the military or in prison, you may get a name bestowed on you if you don't have one.
Be super friendly and fun with people and they'll help you there, no problem.
you said you can be a fallout character. would a vault dweller outfit be a no go, since this is more madmax than fallout?
You can, but think more like you've been out of the vault for a while. The fresh suits stick out on the wrong way
hey thanks for posting this it is really helpful. but I do have a question, I am making a helmet that is inspired/based but not copying a pop culture character and I want to use that as a base for a helmet I plan to make my own, would that still be considered across the line or more like skirting but not crossing the line?
I guess it really depends on the character. Judge dredd, would probably work. Darth Vader, probably not
Rule of thumb is is it inspired or is it recognisable? If you’ve taken inspiration from a costume piece you’ve seen in pop culture and made it your own, that works. If it is recognisable as something belonging to a pop culture character (eg an iconic shape or colour work that can be easily named), then it doesn’t work. Absolutely take inspiration, but if people can easily name where you took it from then it won’t fly.
Can “Old world” money be changed in for Wasteland currency? Either with the roaming bank or Last Chance Casino?
Yes
Actually no. You have to earn casino caps another way (most easily by visiting the casino), other currencies can be earned through their perspective tribes. Real world money can't be exchanged for tribe or casino money....because that would make it gambling....and gambling is illegal. :)
What if the event was held in different locations? Like, one year is held in the desert, and the other in the cold?
There's a few other events that hit on other climate/locations.
I found my tribe , how am I just hearing about this right now
Probably not gonna be able to attend for a couple years, but I was thinking about adding a vault symbol from Borderlands to a jacket - would that be off-limits as a pop culture reference?
I think you'd be fine!
No CosPlay or costumes? what about Wasteland Elvis? I love that guy!!!
What?? Yes Cosplay! Yes Costumes! And a big Yes Wasteland Elvis!
How cold at night? First time going ..as long as job doesn't lay me off ..lol
typically you'll see 20-30 degree swings from day temps. It's been as warm as 70ish at night, and it's dropped into the 40s a few times. typically its closer to 50-60 but you'll want to be prepared for anything. Also, we often see 100+ in the day, though its typically high 80s to high 90s
@@TheApocalypsePost I'm on the Texas gulf coast..hot isnt the problem ..cold is
def bring a jacket (in theme of course)
i have a mad maxed out car. thinking about volunteering for that ticket. i just dont have a costume.
been a hobo for wasteland since I was a pre teen me and mine recently fell in with the zombies from there on but have nots was a beginning of my $6 a year on wants now ups inherit almost ....thanks
I am wondering about the camping out thing. How and where would I rest my head for the night. Is there designated areas? Do I just ask a tribe if I can crash at there camp (with my own supplies clearly).
Whoa, there's a bunch to unpack here. First. The event is split into the themed area, and general camping. You're free to pitch your camp in general camping and it didn't have to be post-apocalyptic. There's a lot of regular tents, people sleeping under canopies, in thier cars, and in RVs if they've got em. For camping with a tribe, if you're inclined, you can see if there's a tribe that's 1. Looking for new members, and 2. Meets an aesthetic that you'd like to do. There's a Facebook group called wasteland tribe recruiting or something like that
@@TheApocalypsePost awesome thank you for the Info. My only issue is I do ot do face book or any kind of social media. I may have to get the wife to help me with all this it seams lol
So I’m assuming calling it something like “burning man” is bad. But I’ve only ever gone to BM! But this seems much more my style but I’m nervous, any more tips for first timers? If I’ve gone to BM would I be able to handle this?
Omg come! You'll find the same love and brotherhood and if you can survive the playa you'll be right at home in the Mohave. There's lots of info on Facebook:. Wastelander Central and Wasteland basic training
Are small wood camp fires allowed for cooking and warmth, or do we need to bring in a mini gas BBQ?
Wood fire is allowed unless there is more than a light wind. Never a bad idea to have a propane grill as a backup
@TheApocalypsePost Are there pyrotechnics at the event? I found out about it recently, seen firedancers etc but was wondering if they have flamethrowers etc, understand it may be too risky with the wind but would definitely fit in with the aesthetic haha
Ey-yo could yo make a updated version of this? #4 is kind of out of date in multiple ways
tribe missions? how so?
@@pspspspspspspspsps the Rust Fevils are no longer an active tribe and GhoulCrest has changed how you acquire ties
And where
Is this form the same for 2021? Because last time in 2019 I signed this waver and my name was not on the list.
You mean thunder dome right? They're not coming in 2021. We hope to have them back in 2022 but there will likely be a new link for the waver
are there any tribes that are organized like the ncr ?
There have been in the past, but I don't think there's any lately
#13 dont bring a modern mad max inspired car ...they wont let you be in the cruise ..
I'm curious, send me a pic?
@@TheApocalypsePost big discussion over it ...mine was very mediocre..but there were a few ..like a gto ..decked out ..that got turned away..a 66 polara got turned away ...I drug mine 1670 miles ...to drive in the desert ..didnt get to ...learning experience...I guess there was fine print I didnt read ..but I'm not a heavy reader ..why I watch your videos ..lol
Where are other Wasteland style events in the U.S?
There's a lot. Detonation and Atomic falls are next up.
So people wasteland 2019 was awesome.. let it be know that the portable toilets were full expect them to be full bring a camp toilet you will need it!!
haha i think the porto co went on strike for a day. But i don't think it was WW's fault....they've gotten better every year though.
I have a question regarding Fallout themed Cosplay for WW. Basically, I was planning on going as an NCR ranger when I eventually go, but I'm not sure if it's allowed. Do I have to modify the clothes/helmet to look worn down to match the theme, or...?
Also, I was curious about having flags as part of your cosplay. Is it allowed if I bring an NCR flag?
We've had a few NCR rangers over the years. They're generally allowed but the changes should still look distressed. The flag should be fine too
@@TheApocalypsePost Any specific changes to fit the theme? Like tears and dirt on the clothes/flag, or a scratch or crack in any helmets i might wear?
For NCR I'd recommend some battle damage and general wear and tear. But!!! Most damage could be repaired. Patches, sewn Holes, wraps etc.
@@TheApocalypsePost sorry to bother you, but I have a question about bringing your own bottle caps.
The video keeps lagging for me so I'm not sure if you talked about this, but are there specific types of caps you can or should bring?
Hey, yeah, there's basically three types of bottle caps. First Are the Caps you're going to get off of any old soda or beer bottle. They don't have much value other than decoration. the next is custom caps that people make to give out, usually hand decorated or ordered from bottle Mark or any other bottle cap printer. These are collector's items and are traded and bartered regularly. The third type are specialty caps made by tribes like the last chance casino to use as an on-site fake currency. But are unique to the tribe and generally shouldn't be replicated.
I'm going in 2020
Awesome!
2020 is cancelled.
So I could dress as a NCR trooper? In a nicely kept uniform? Also what about prop guns?
Trooper yes, preferably a dirty and tattered uniform, but looking your wasteland best is great. there's a whole things about guns on the WW website, wastelandweekend.com
@@TheApocalypsePost Um, you ever been in the military? :) Uniforms must be kept as clean and maintained as best you can, in the field. So tattered and torn, not so much, a bit grubby/dirty, not so bad. Even in the Fallout games the NCR troopers are well kept. That's all I am saying.
@@longrider42 Yes, but an NCR uniform is probably a 200 year old bloodstained and mended mess when issued, keep the theme and keep it fun and everyone is happy. See you in the wastes.
James Hart you do realize many troopers are out on their own for days at a time with no showers or washing machines? They’re no more clean than the legion.
Honest question. Will there be race issues there with me being non-white?
Hey Bucket. I'm going to try to give my best honest answer here because I know its very important. Wasteland has always been an overly accepting environment. People of all races, places, genders, creeds, religions and political views are welcome and encouraged to attend. We have in the past had minor issues with individuals who felt the need to go against wasteland's values of inclusion and acceptance, but overall, I think everyone can find a welcoming place in Wasteland City. And this year, more than ever, I've seen Wasteland's staff take a strong stance against any actions, at the event and even in the real world and online social spaces, against anything that could be interpreted as racist, sexist, or bigotry. I think Wasteland will continue to be a safe space for anyone who wants to attend.
For any bad actors that slip through the gates at an event, Wasteland has full time security and a local police presence, and has a reputation for immediate expulsion from the event for actions that might interfere with others enjoyment of the post-apocalypse.
To sum up. I believe that the wasteland community is one of the most accepting groups of people I've ever met. We celebrate people for who they are, we get weird, and for a week each year, we get to forget how shitty the real world can be. :)
Oh and based on what I see on your channel, I think you're gonna fit in just fine :)
So, an M577 Aliens APC won't make the cut...but a Damnation Alley 'Landmaster' replica would fit the theme. Cause it has to be post-apocalyptic, right?
That's a bummer, cause while i love the Landmaster (Dean Jeffries offered to sell it to me once) I wasn't planning on building one. I AM planning on building a 1:1 scale M577 APC though. It's just 16 items down the list. www.therpf.com/forums/threads/aliens-m577apc-full-size-build-discussion-thread.210132/
Wasteland world just announced a cyber punk desert event for spring 2020. I think your APC would work well there!!!
Can I bring in my working power armor?
No, but I wish you could. No power armor, aliens, zombies, mutants, robots, etc. Full info on what's not in theme at wastelandweekend.com
@TheApocalypsePost darn, That's a shame.
However, and it might be too late for this year, but neotropolis done by the same people would most likely accept some awesome power armor
I so wanna go...... 45 to old?
Never!!! It's 18-100+
You have some facial feature qualities to Chris Cornell.
I've gotten that before :)
When does it take place
It's 2 hours north of LA and it's in late Sept. Details at wastelandweekend.com
@@TheApocalypsePost thanks
@@TheApocalypsePost i read somewhere the nearest town is Edward California
@@mikeperkins4877 yes it's in N. Edwards technically. There's not much there. The nearest town for supplies is California City, and Mojave (a bit further).
BURNINATORS!!!!!!!!!
I just have a question.
Can I act like a wastelander who is not a sadistic f**k
Or act like a sadistic f**k
Sure! Totally allowed.
Im just saying I want to act like a innocent wastelander trying to survive
@@reynardthesniperfox5993 yes, you can do that
I think the biggest no no is going there under 18... Am I true?
That's right, it's 18+
Come to CANADA , POT IS 100% LEGAL . No fuckin joke ! ! ! You can buy pot at the corner store .
can you be a kid and go to wasteland weekend
18 and up bc y know naked people
If there wasn’t those probobly you could
If you really want to go just put it as the first thing on your 18th birthday bucket list or something
Xtreme larping
It can be. WW is not a larp, its also not not a larp
100th comment!!!!!
Yessss!
Dont do drugs??? Not even a liiitttlllee biiiit?
No don't do DRUGS! Drugs are bad! Get alcohol and play poker but DON'T DO DRUGS
Don’t do drugs 😂
The 'your gonna get hurt' part tells me that youd be great at doing those new employee training videos. Would be fun seeing Makeshift in a sexual harassment video 'Your gonna get harassed...yer gonna get harassed...heres how to hurt that person. Because they deserve it...Legal pain is the best pain.'
Virgo, you're going to single handedly amp up this channel
1. The Wasteland salute. Don't get offended easily.
2. Portable reusable cup, plate, and utensils.
3. 88.3 FM wasteland radio station. Think Fallout radio.
4. Tribe missions. Walk around to meet people or find some object. Rust Devils. Dauntless Express for missions
5. No politics, the world is over. Politics is dead.
6. Respect and etiquette. Consent first, consent always. Ask for camp entrance. Use roads. No pics or touchy of naked people. Flashlights down to ground. Don't touch animals, call security.
7. Costumes on everyone. No zombies, aliens, mutants, or pop culture creatures. Go for looking like a Mad Max extra. Bartertown for costume and make up.
8. Atomic Cafe. Bring cup. Free drinks. Donate unopened hard alcohol and mixers.
9. HYDRATE OR DIE. Electrolytes and eat routinely.
10. Camp stuff. Rebar, long spikes. Spike everything down. Tie everything down and flag ropes/spikes. Shade from heat.
11. Contests and participation. Costume contest. Swim suit contest. Vehicle contest. Thunderstone cage battle. Sign up link before hand.
12. Gifting is good. Bartering is better. Stealing is bad. Junk is Wasteland fuel. Bring weird shit to hand out.
13. Be safe! Medical emergency then call for medic. Call for security. Watch out for rust. Don't get too drunk.
Thx!
Finally a place where I don't give a fuck about the world and dress up as a god man warrior but I have to ask can you bring your own food and drinks? Just saying
i pooped my pants and put my underwear down in the porta john to hide it. next day i found them on a pole outside. lucky for me i no longer write my name on my underwear
You're a crass act!
No mutants? BOOO!
Haha, I mean, you can have a very large growth ;)
ONE DAY IM GONNA GO THERE AND BE A RANDOM DUDE GIVING OUT TRINKETS TO PEOPLE